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Old 04-30-06, 03:25 PM
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Things to keep in mind:

1- Slowplaying bottom two (especially something like 56) is rarely if ever a good play

2- With that said, a check raise is often more effective than a lead out in some situations when trying to 'fast play'

Example: 3 limpers in the pot, and you complete from the SB with 56, the BB checks. (We'll use 1/2 blinds for easy math). $10 in the pot. flop comes K 6 5. By just leading out here, you bet $8- $10, which may not be enough to get hands away... you may get ore action than you'd like. By checking with 4 opponents behind you, it is likely someone fires, then you can check raise for $24-$30. If this is called a large turn bet is in order (and the pot has been built up nicely for you)

3. Pay attention to pre-flop actions of all players and put them on hands

4. Look at the flops! K 5 6, it's likely a player has the King, and is coming along for the ride if you bet (or betting himself if you check). Say you have 4 5 and the flop coems 4 5 9, it's less likely you are getting action.

5. If two large cards come, and your opponent isn't slowing down YOU slow down.

Example: Flop K 5 6. Said you choose to lead out, your opponent calls. The turn comes a J and now your opponent raises, call then check call the river

Overall fast aggressive play with these hands is great -- hope your opponent has flopped the top pair with a decent kicker and pays you off.
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